Bullies Versus Boxing

Teach bully children to control their anger with anger management training and the development of empathy skills via Boxing Classes at (Torquay Coastal Boxing and Fitness Gym) (6A Baines Cres. ph.0417144794).

BULLYING can occur anywhere individuals interact together (such as school, home and workplace). Within the school environment, bullying usually occurs in areas with minimal or no adult, teacher supervision. It can happen in or around the school buildings, but more often occurs in outside classes like sports, at lunch breaks, in toilets, the playground, in and waiting for buses, as well as during after-school activities.

Victims of childhood bullying often remain passive, detached and lacking in social competence and skills needed to have healthy, functional interactions with others as an adult.

Boxing training for fitness and self defense can enhance a victim of bullying’s self esteem, teaches them how to become more assertive, and how to stand up for their own rights without violating others. Conflict resolution skills aim to create a win-win situation for both the bully and victim. For example, by shifting attention away from those involved and onto the problem, creative problem solving can occur.

Teaching a child early about conflict resolution will empower, prepare and support students to better deal with conflict situations anywhere and in later life. Some of these skills include effective listening, negotiation, assertiveness, problem solving and reflecting skills. Confidence and communication building strategies such boxing which also teaches children respect and discipline amid a fun environment form part of an intervention package. Here at the gym, children feel free to speak about their feelings of anger, hurt, or fear openly and not to withdraw or retreat as this may exacerbate feelings of sadness and isolation. We make it clear at Boxing that bullying is never acceptable or deserved. We emphasise the consequences of being hurt and of hurting others.